| The Delaware Art Museum is pleased to welcome the eighth annual Chinese New Year Celebration on Saturday, February 1st. Presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association, this free celebration includes traditional Chinese art activities, artist demonstrations, a gallery scavenger hunt, a lion and folk dance, and Chinese yo-yo performance by the Chinese American Community Center Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club. Yung-Li Dance, a contemporary dance company, will perform a festive and engaging aboriginal dance. Artwork created by children from the Chinese School of Delaware will be on view to commemorate this holiday.
There is no Museum admission during Chinese New Year and all galleries will be open throughout the day from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Schedule of Events
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Chinese New Year-inspired Art Activities
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| About Hanlin Chinese Culture Association
Founded in 2007, the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association promotes Chinese culture and art to the general public with a variety of educational and entertaining events, such as traditional calligraphy and painting exhibitions, dancing and martial arts performances, and Chinese music and flower arranging demonstrations. Learn more about the Hanlin Association at hanlincca.org. |
| Partners and Sponsors
This program is presented in conjunction with the Hanlin Chinese Culture Association and is supported by the Chinese American Community Center (CACC) and the Chinese School of Delaware. Special performances and demonstrations will be performed by Yung-Li Dance, the CACC Folk and Lion Dance Troupes and Yo-Yo Club, and students from Wilmington Friends School. Photographs provided by Bill Tsai and Yung-Li Dance. This program is made possible, in part, by grants from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency dedicated to nurturing and supporting the arts in Delaware, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional support provided through HCCA from TECRO, Culture Center of TECRO and the Ministry of Culture. |
| About the Delaware Art Museum
Founded in 1912, the Delaware Art Museum is best known for its large collection of works by Wilmington native Howard Pyle and fellow American illustrators, a major collection of British Pre-Raphaelite art, and urban landscapes by John Sloan and his circle. Visitors can also enjoy the outdoor Copeland Sculpture Garden and a number of special exhibitions throughout the year.
The Delaware Art Museum, located at 2301 Kentmere Parkway, Wilmington, DE 19806, is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and Sunday noon - 4:00 p.m. Admission fees are charged as follows: Adults (19-59) $12, Seniors (60+) $10, Students (with valid ID) $6, Youth (7-18) $6, and Children (6 and under) free. Admission fees are waived every Sunday thanks to support from generous individuals. For more information, call 302-571-9590 or 866-232-3714 (toll free), or visit the website at delart.org.
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| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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Make Your Own Calendar family workshop
Sunday, February 2, 10 a.m. - noon
Families are invited to make their own creative calendars after viewing examples in the museum's exhibitions of calendar art. Free for members and included in museum admission.
Brandywine River Museum
| Super Bowl at Brandywine Prime |
| Super Bowl Grid-Stop in this week to fill out a box in our Super Bowl grid! One grid per person, per night. Each grid is free, but you must stop into the bar to put your name in the grid. The prizes include; a $25 gift card to Brandywine Prime for the first quarter, brunch for 2 for the second quarter, a $50 gift card for the 3rd quarter, and a wine class for 6 guests for the 4th quarter ($450 value).
Sunday, February 2-AKA Super Bowl Sunday Wear a jersey of your favorite sports team and receive 50% off the food portion of our brunch buffet. You must have a jersey/some uniform part on to receive the discount. We will be closed for dinner on Super Bowl Sunday. |
| I hope to see you soon!
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| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)
10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February. Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.
**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348. If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.
Chester County Planning Commission to host
Public Transportation Plan
Public Meeting
The Chester County Planning Commission (CCPC) in partnership with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC) is developing a county-wide Public Transportation Plan to guide transit operations and capital improvements in Chester County.
Chester County residents, transit users, project stakeholders, and the public are encouraged to attend a Public Meeting to be held at the Chester County Library and District Center in Exton (adjacent to the Exton Mall) on Wednesday February 5th, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. Attendees will have the opportunity to offer their input towards desired improvements of public transit services in Chester County. Participants will be informed regarding the overall plan progress, analysis findings, potential performance measures, and DRAFT recommendations, as well as the results of the 2013 Public Workshop held in April 2013 at the Chester County Historical Society. The meeting will be an open house format with a formal presentation starting at 7:00 PM.
DVRPC’s Office of Transit, Bicycle, and Pedestrian Planning staff facilitated the first phase of the project, which entailed data collection, issue identification, and preliminary corridor prioritization. This work began late in 2012 and continued through the summer of 2013. The second phase of this plan – led by CCPC staff— is to develop goals and policies, define future transit corridors, and guide capital improvements throughout Chester County.
The Public Transportation Plan is targeted for completion in the summer of 2014. The County will then begin the process of adopting the plan as an element to Landscapes2, Chester County’s Comprehensive Plan. The adoption process is anticipated to be completed by the Fall of 2014.
The Public Transportation Plan Public Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at the transit-accessible Chester County Library and District Center located at 450 Exton Square Parkway, Exton, PA 19341 from 6:00 to 8:30 pm.
If you have any questions, please contact Randy Waltermyer, Transportation Division Director, or Brian Styche, Transportation Planner at 610-344-6285
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Read-Aloud Tours
Thursdays, February 6 through March 13, 10:30 a.m. February 6 Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni February 13 Ike at Night by Karl J. Kuerner February 20: Carmine, A Little More Red by Melissa Sweet February 27 The Hat by Jan Brett March 6 Butterfly Eyes by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes March 13 The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers |
See Calendar for location and time
Members and guests welcomed
The mission of the Chadds Ford Business Association is to provide business and marketing connections, which strengthen the vitality and growth of commerce in the Chadds Ford area.
The Chadds Ford Gallery is turning up the heat Feb. 7 with a new exhibit Energy. The exhibit features the works of almost two dozen artists including Paul Scarborough, Tim Wadsworth, Robert Stack, Billie Basciani Rick Bollinger, John Hannafin, Jacalyn Beam and Len Garon. According to Gallery owner Jackie Winthur, the theme lets the artists do what they usually do, but then give it some oomph, strength and extra creative energy.” Energy runs through Feb. 23.
See Calendar for location and time
Members and guests welcomed
The mission of the Chadds Ford Business Association is to provide business and marketing connections, which strengthen the vitality and growth of commerce in the Chadds Ford area.
Happy Hours - 6-9
At Liberty Place
148 West State Street in Kennett Square
January 24th The Shucked Oysters ......energetic, entertaining acoustic-electric style music group, playing upbeat tunes from the 60's to today! Join Gary Moore and the ensemble for a fun night!
January 31st Dave Renz and Skip Barthold have been living in Chester County and performing up and down the east coast for the past 20 years. They perform jazz and original music that is influenced by jazz and other styles, including blues, rock, reggae and Latin music.
February 7th Jason Ager is a blues-rock artist with hip-hop and R&B influences. Jason’s self-taught guit ar style is distinguished by stylized palm muting and percussive striking. He has been playing original music since picking up the guitar, and has grown a loyal following in his hometown Philadelphia music scene. With stints in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Jason is a staple in clubs from New York to Virginia. He and the C.O.P.O. move audiences to the dance floor, and Jason also performs upbeat acoustic music that tests the boundaries of the traditional singer-songwriter.
February 14th Sinatra Perfect for Valentines Evening! Anthony Singing Songs of Sinatra, Since he was a child, Anthony has been surrounded by Sinatra's music and has developed a strong appreciation for his musical mastery. Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware, Anthony was infatuated with Sinatra and was inspired to play the saxaphone in school. He has always loved singing and entertaining, and he enjoys telling jokes with his inviting personality. Anthony's love of Sinatra and his music has only grown with age and has now inspired him to put together his Sinatra show.
Looking for an antidote to winter’s gloom? First State Ballet Theatre—Delaware’s professional ballet company—has the just the ticket.
On Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8 in studio 1 of Wilmington’s Baby Grand Theater, FSBT presents its wildly popular “Up Front with FSBT.” “Up Front’s” one-hour performance of the most exciting and beautiful classical and contemporary ballet highlights is followed by a Chelsea Tavern-catered reception with the company’s dancers, staff and board. The program, strictly limited to hundred patrons, has been sold out since its inception several seasons ago.
Showtimes are 7:00 p.m. Tickets—$30 adults, $20 students 18 and under—are on sale now at 1-800-37-GRAND or online at www.ticketsatthegrand.org.
Ballet tickets make great Valentine’s gifts—one size fits all. Don’t be left out.
The Hadley Memorial Fund is proud to present Scott Weidensaul on Friday, February 7, 8 p.m., at the Kennett High School. He will be lecturing on his book Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds. All Hadley programs are free and open to the public. For more information please contact: www.Hadleyfund.org, or 610-444-1855.
Born in 1959, he has lived almost all of his life among the long ridges and endless valleys of eastern Pennsylvania, in the heart of the central Appalachians, a landscape that has defined much of his work. His writing career began in 1978 with a weekly natural history column in the local newspaper, the Pottsville Republican in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, where he grew up. The column soon led a fulltime reporting job, which he held until 1988, when he left to become a freelance writer specializing in nature and wildlife. He continued to write about nature for newspapersincluding long-running columns for the Philadelphia Inquirer and Harrisburg Patriot-News.
He wrote Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere with Migratory Birds, a Pulitzer Prize finalist; The Ghost with Trembling Wings, about the search for species that may or may not be extinct (like the Ivory Billed Woodpecker); and Of a Feather: A Brief History of American Birding. For his book Living on the Wind: Across the Hemisphere With Migratory Birds, the author took to longtime systematic observation, which included the ornithological technique of banding, and observing the birds. The author also talked to various experts—as well as amateur birders and ornithologists who have made many of the important discoveries about bird biology.
In another of his works, Mountains of the Heart: A Natural History of the Appalachians, Weidensaul covers the geological changes that have happened to the Appalachians. He traces the mountains' geological origins from the Ice Ages through the diversity and richness of pre-Columbian and Colonial days on up to the modern era.
Weidensaul's writing has appeared in publications including Smithsonian, the New York Times, Nature Conservancy, National Wildlife and Audubon. In addition to writing about wildlife, Weidensaul is an active field researcher whose work focuses on bird migration. Besides banding hawks each fall (something he's done for nearly 25 years), he directs a major effort to study the movements of northern saw-whet owls, one of the smallest and least-understood raptors in North America. He is also part of a continental effort to understand the rapid evolution, by several species of western hummingbirds, of a new migratory route and wintering range in the East.
His newest book, The First Frontier: The Forgotten History of Struggle, Savagery and Endurance in Early America, will be published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.
| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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Saturday February 8, 2014
Paint-Out Chadds Ford. the 6th annual winter Plein Air event
Barn Visitors Center
5 to 6 p.m. Exlusive Preview Party
Preview ticket holders will be treated to a first look and sale of wet paintings. They will enjoy an array of hors d'oeuvres and wine while browsing the gallery display of fine art
6 to 8 p.m. General Admission. Enjoy an evening of wine and cheese with the artists.
Click here for more details.
The Chadds Ford Historical Society is once again hosting the sixth Annual Winter Plein Air event with over 30 juried artists from the Mid Atlantic Region participating.
Brandywine Snow by Jacalyn BeamNEW DATE: Saturday February 15
Paint-Out Chadds Ford
the 6th annual winter Plein Air event
5 to 6 p.m. Exclusive Preview Party
Ticket: $50 (admits up to two people and $25 can be applied toward art purchase)
6 to 8 p.m. General Admission.
Ticket: $10 per person
6 to 8 p.m. General Admission. Enjoy an evening of wine and cheese with the artists.
Looking for an antidote to winter’s gloom? First State Ballet Theatre—Delaware’s professional ballet company—has the just the ticket.
On Friday and Saturday, February 7 and 8 in studio 1 of Wilmington’s Baby Grand Theater, FSBT presents its wildly popular “Up Front with FSBT.” “Up Front’s” one-hour performance of the most exciting and beautiful classical and contemporary ballet highlights is followed by a Chelsea Tavern-catered reception with the company’s dancers, staff and board. The program, strictly limited to hundred patrons, has been sold out since its inception several seasons ago.
Showtimes are 7:00 p.m. Tickets—$30 adults, $20 students 18 and under—are on sale now at 1-800-37-GRAND or online at www.ticketsatthegrand.org.
Ballet tickets make great Valentine’s gifts—one size fits all. Don’t be left out.
Benefiting the students of our School District
Silent Auction
Members $63
For tickets Click here
Hurry, space is limited!
| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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http://www.kennettchocolate.org/
Tuesday, January 7 through Tuesday, February 25
Location: Half Moon Restaurant & Saloon (108 West State Street, Kennett Square PA 19348)
10% of your purchases at Half Moon will be donated to The Land Conservancy for Southern Chester County on Tuesdays throughout January and February. Bring a pine cone to show your participation or write the special code: Marshall Mill House on the bill.
**Pine cones will be available for pick up at TLC’s office in the Willowdale Town Center at 102 East Street Road, Kennett Square PA 19348. If our office is closed they will be in a basket on the porch.
N.C. Wyeth (1882-1945) Abraham Lincoln (1938/1939), Oil on panel, 26 ¾ x 24 7/8 inches. Brunnier Art Museum, University Museum of Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa
A Study in the Paradox of Greatness"
Wednesday, February 12, 6 p.m.
Abraham Lincoln's contemporaries knew little about this relatively inexperienced candidate when he ran for president—and they had good reason to doubt his abilities. But Lincoln became one of America's best known and most honored leaders. This presentation by Commonwealth Speaker Roger Lane will explore Lincoln's claim on posterity, which rests on his victory in the Civil War as well as on the unique combination of his personal qualities, his historical context and the American imagination. This presentation is a program of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council supported in part by National Endowment for the Humanities. The Pennsylvania Humanities Council, a nonprofit organization, inspires individuals to enjoy and share a life of learning. The museum will remain open until 6 p.m., for viewing of N. C. Wyeth’s America in the Making, an exhibition which includes Wyeth’s illustration of Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address. Free for members and included in museum admission.
A social sciences research professor at Haverford College, Lane has been named one of the "Top Ten Profs" in the Philadelphia metropolitan area by Philadelphia Magazine. He has written several prize-winning books and frequently appeared in television documentaries dealing with crime, the history of Philadelphia and the urban African American experience.
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Read-Aloud Tours
Thursdays, February 6 through March 13, 10:30 a.m. February 6 Matthew’s Dream by Leo Lionni February 13 Ike at Night by Karl J. Kuerner February 20: Carmine, A Little More Red by Melissa Sweet February 27 The Hat by Jan Brett March 6 Butterfly Eyes by Joyce Sidman, illustrated by Beth Krommes March 13 The Day the Crayons Quit by Drew Daywalt, illustrated by Oliver Jeffers |
2/14 Premium Wine Tasting Class. Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 6:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. For Valentine's must have Reservations. This is a guided sit down tasting of 8 pairings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Includes a box of the chocolates you tasted to take home with you. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $30 per person. Must RSVP. Call the Winery during business hours Thurs-Sun 12-5pm to make a reservation. 610-388-6221 Ext. 0
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Happy Hours - 6-9
At Liberty Place
148 West State Street in Kennett Square
January 24th The Shucked Oysters ......energetic, entertaining acoustic-electric style music group, playing upbeat tunes from the 60's to today! Join Gary Moore and the ensemble for a fun night!
January 31st Dave Renz and Skip Barthold have been living in Chester County and performing up and down the east coast for the past 20 years. They perform jazz and original music that is influenced by jazz and other styles, including blues, rock, reggae and Latin music.
February 7th Jason Ager is a blues-rock artist with hip-hop and R&B influences. Jason’s self-taught guit ar style is distinguished by stylized palm muting and percussive striking. He has been playing original music since picking up the guitar, and has grown a loyal following in his hometown Philadelphia music scene. With stints in Washington, D.C. and Baltimore, Jason is a staple in clubs from New York to Virginia. He and the C.O.P.O. move audiences to the dance floor, and Jason also performs upbeat acoustic music that tests the boundaries of the traditional singer-songwriter.
February 14th Sinatra Perfect for Valentines Evening! Anthony Singing Songs of Sinatra, Since he was a child, Anthony has been surrounded by Sinatra's music and has developed a strong appreciation for his musical mastery. Growing up in Wilmington, Delaware, Anthony was infatuated with Sinatra and was inspired to play the saxaphone in school. He has always loved singing and entertaining, and he enjoys telling jokes with his inviting personality. Anthony's love of Sinatra and his music has only grown with age and has now inspired him to put together his Sinatra show.
It’s “Romance and Rumor” at the Brandywine River Museum from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 14. Come and see if those rumors are true. Wander through the galleries and hear tall tales and true stories behind selected works in the museum collection. Cash bar and small plates available for purchase. Enjoy music by The Midnighters, an acoustic duo who will perform throughout the evening. Tickets are $12 for members, $15 for adults; $20 for member couples and $25 for non-member couples. Tickets can be purchased by calling 610-388-8326.
Bundle up and enjoy this annual celebration of the maple tree’s sweet offerings by attending Tyler Arboretum’s annual Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring celebration from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Visitors are invited to join one of the ongoing tours at Tyler to discover how sap is turned into syrup, and then take a turn tapping a tree. After, appetites are satisfied in the historic Barn with Tyler’s famous all-you-can-eat pancake and sausage breakfast. Hot coffee and cocoa accompany this delicious wintertime feast. Admission is $12 for adults, children (ages 3-12) $6, and children under age three are free. All proceeds benefit Tyler Arboretum. Because this is a fundraiser, no free passes are allowed for this event. The snow date for the Pancake Breakfast and Maple Sugaring Celebration is March 1.
| February 2014 – Sat/Sun: 1st & 2nd, 8th & 9th, 15th & 16th, 22nd & 23rd Tastings begin every half an hour starting at 12 pm with the last class beginning at 5:30 pm. Each class is limited to 20 people. NO Reservations. First come, first served, so be sure to come a little early. This is a guided sit down tasting of 6 parings of wine and chocolate. You must have a sweet tooth for this one. Casual atmosphere. We’ll have some interesting pairings to impress your friends or sweetheart. $20 per person. Click here for more info |
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